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Respiratory Therapist Salary in Rhode Island (2026)
$41.78 per hour · take-home ≈ $67,125/year ($5,594/month) for a single filer
Rhode Island ranks 14th of 51 states for Respiratory Therapist pay, with a median about 1% above the national average. Of the 260 Respiratory Therapist jobs BLS counts in Rhode Island, the typical worker earns $86,900 a year — though pay ranges from $73,240 for newcomers to $122,120 at the top.
Respiratory Therapist pay range in Rhode Island
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $73,240 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $83,040 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $86,900 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $102,500 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $122,120 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 260 Respiratory Therapist jobs in Rhode Island (occupation code 29-1126, “Respiratory Therapists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Rhode Island
A median Respiratory Therapist salary of $86,900 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Rhode Island state income tax, a single filer keeps about $67,125 — an effective tax rate of 22.8%.
| Gross (median) | $86,900 |
| Federal income tax | −$10,288 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,648 |
| Rhode Island state income tax | −$2,839 |
| Take-home (annual) | $67,125 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,594 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Respiratory Therapist make in Rhode Island?
- The median Respiratory Therapist salary in Rhode Island is $86,900 per year ($41.78 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $83,040 and $102,500.
- What is the take-home pay for a Respiratory Therapist in Rhode Island?
- On the median salary of $86,900, a single filer in Rhode Island takes home about $67,125 per year ($5,594 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.8%.
- How many Respiratory Therapist jobs are there in Rhode Island?
- BLS counts 260 Respiratory Therapist jobs in Rhode Island in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Rhode Island state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Rhode Island.